Battle of Bridport
The Battle of Bridport was fought on June 14, 1685, at the start of the Monmouth Rebellion in the town of Bridport, in Dorset, England. The battle was a victory for the Royalist forces and the rebels were forced to march to Axminster.
| Battle of Bridport | |||||||
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| Part of The Monmouth Rebellion | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Dorset Militia | Monmouth Rebels | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Col. Thomas Strangeways Col. Thomas Erle |
Lord Grey Maj. Nathaniel Wade Lt-Col. Thomas Venner | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 1,200 | 500+ | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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2 killed some wounded |
7 killed some wounded 23 captured | ||||||
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